Best Adam and Smokey Podcasts (2024)

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The Full Treatment 1:18:47

12h ago1:18:47

1:18:47

Welcome to the House of Hammer, a place you're guaranteed to take something away from, even if it's a piece of your own brain in a pickle jar. Adam's here to guide you around the grounds in his finest white coat with the funny sleeves, Ben discusses the possible highlights of a coma, Smokey takes us for a trip down a well known street and Cev natte…

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Pillow Of Death 1:11:19

2d ago1:11:19

1:11:19

Join Adam and Smokey as they contend with that most deadly of household furnishings, the infamous pillow, and its dark legacy across the span of humanityBy All The Best Lines

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Terror Beavers (Battlestar Galactica S1E3) 1:08:58

6d ago1:08:58

1:08:58

When it’s time to get the water from a very inhospitable moon, the USS Con Air is President Rosalind’s best hope to make it happen. But when a terrorist gets into a position to negotiate, Apollo follows the law and promises him elections. What’s next level from a spit take? Where does Steve Buscemi fit into this pitch? How do you avoid a prison rio…

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Every Alpaca in the Universe Is Dead (Battlestar Galactica S1E2) 59:22

13d ago59:22

59:22

When Boomer wakes up wet and doesn’t know why, there’s no Croatian fisherman to help get her bearings. But when Commander Adama invites the President to witness an act of sabotage on Galactica, the internal investigation points to at least one Cylon aboard. Would Egghead Software still be in business if they had a better return policy? Is there a w…

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The Brides Of Dracula 1:15:21

16d ago1:15:21

1:15:21

After the intensity of the last film/episode Dracula is back to lift our spirits! Well, he’s not really back. But there's another vampire problem in rural Transylvania and Dr Van Helsing is returning to solve it! Plus: Smokey goes bats, Adam has an armful of brides and Cev's gone down the park. “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - wri…

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After-Dinner Television (Battlestar Galactica S1E1) 52:06

20d ago52:06

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When the Colonial Fleet hasn’t slept for days, they probably should have started handing out stims sooner. But when the Olympic Carrier gets left behind and then shows back up looking a little too inconclusive, Commander Adama’s resting suspicion face makes him ready to blow up the damn ship. What kind of child is Number Six proposing? Does Galacti…

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It’s About Vibes (Disco Series Retrospective) 1:12:50

27d ago1:12:50

1:12:50

When it’s time to look back at Discovery as a whole, the series only reinforces Star Trek as a place. But when the questions and answers go both ways, only a special guest could tell the full story. Which future tech didn’t make doors obsolete? Whose line of dialogue requires an oral history? What hashtag will soon be trending? It’s the episode tha…

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Never Take Sweets from a Stranger 2:08:44

1M ago2:08:44

2:08:44

Possibly the most 'adult' film from Hammer, that we are ever likely to discuss. This really is a tricky one. But, we hope we can steer you through the murky waters, to truly appreciate what Hammer produced. The subject matter is harsh, the truth is hard to hear, but it's a story that needed telling. To help the uninitiated decide if this is for the…

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Make a Progenitor Out of Clay (Disco S5E10) 1:29:35

1M ago1:29:35

1:29:35

When Captain Burnham wakes up on a different network for the finale, she does triangle right and earns a chat with a dead Progenitor. But when she turns down the steward job and stashes The Greatest Discovery inside a black hole, an epilogue answers questions that no one knew they had. Is the Geordi training protocol no longer in use? Who was unwil…

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Angels With Dirty Faces 1:19:05

1M ago1:19:05

1:19:05

What do you hear, what do you say? Which basically describes all podcasting! And in this one, Adam and Smokey whip out their gats and get all up close and personal with Jimmy Cagney’s seminal 1938 gangster classic, Angels With Dirty FacesBy All The Best Lines

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You Can’t Unring the War Crime Bell (Disco S5E9) 1:09:37

1M ago1:09:37

1:09:37

When a busted up Discovery jumps to the middle of a double black hole, the keg left by the Progenitors gets stolen right out from under them by Moll. But when an away team goes undercover to try to retake the tech, Burnham decides to follow the light in search of a series finale. Is there a difference between Beta team and Bravo team? How exactly a…

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Hell Is A City 1:06:13

2M ago1:06:13

1:06:13

Stanley Baker heads up an all star cast in a film that is now considered something of a classic amongst British Film buffs. Adam takes us to Hell, Cev let's you take pot shots, Ben takes pot luck and Smokey takes a look at a British icon. “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Richard Wells A…

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This Kernel Is Gooey (Disco S5E8) 1:10:29

2M ago1:10:29

1:10:29

When Disco jumps to the Badlands, they find a Hogwarts library where checking out the next clue KOs Captain Burnham. But when the Breen show up and get their library card revoked, Michael’s journey through the labyrinth finally makes her a little more relatable. What’s involved in podcast pre-production? Who runs DS9 in the 32nd century? Does Moll …

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Big Dog Dick Fingers (Disco S5E7) 1:09:39

2M ago1:09:39

1:09:39

When the Breen Primarch shows up in a haunted house ship, President T’Rina tries to negotiate and only gets an hour for Captain Burnham. But when an unmovable bluff meets an unstoppable bluff, Rayner starts talking and Book finally gets to do something useful for the mission. Which raw materials are available on Betazed? Should all comm badges have…

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The Stranglers Of Bombay 1:19:20

2M ago1:19:20

1:19:20

Snakes alive! Film 69 and we're getting all sweaty in darkest India for the final film of '59. This completely factual document* takes in a fistful of fiendishness and grizzly Guignol. Adam is your guide through this epic transcontinental journey with Smokey taking a look backwards and forwards, Ben getting all Thug like and Cev babbling on about a…

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The Mofongo of Lies (Disco S5E6) 1:08:12

2M ago1:08:12

1:08:12

When the scientist behind the next can koozie puzzle clue leads Discovery to a dusty green planet, Burnham and Tilly beam down just in time to request a sugar cube fun run to the high tower. But when winning the race means becoming the sacrifice, the Prime Directive gets fired into the sun to save a different new Star Trek show. How do you get kick…

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It Happened One Night 1:48:29

2M ago1:48:29

1:48:29

Adam and Smokey are joined by special guest, Rob Stroud to talk about Frank Capra’s classic romantic comedy ‘It Happened One Night’. Bring your toy bugles, your autogyros, and get ready to bring down the walls of Jericho…By All The Best Lines

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These Colors, This Smokey Eye, These Criminals Don’t Run (Disco S5E5) 1:03:05

2M ago1:03:05

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When a humiliated nepo-baby no-call, no-shows his job, all his choices have lead to becoming trapped in a transparent case of emotion with Michael Burnham. But when the flashbacks finally get to the bottom of Moll and L'ak’s partnership, it becomes clear why no one can be left behind. Which drinking games are best to play with babies? Where is the …

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The Man Who Could Cheat Death 1:16:37

2M ago1:16:37

1:16:37

Everlasting life - the dream of man and AA battery alike. We have a look at Hammer's 1959 take on the perils of immortality, as Anton Diffring stars as Dr Georges Bonnet - a remarkably youthful-looking 104 year-old man with a terrible secret... Ben overcomes oral complications to host the episode, Adam leads the discussions, Cev talks immortality (…

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Fleshlight for a Chode (Disco S5E4) 1:07:35

3M ago1:07:35

1:07:35

When Adira brings a bug aboard the Disco after hanging out with their ex, Captain Burnham and Commander Rayner narrowly avoid being Tuvix-ed when they attempt to blurp out of her ready room. But when a groggy future version of Zora lays out the stakes for the rest of the season, they’ll have to Quantum Leap their way through some of Star Trek: Disc…

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Measure From the Polar Region (Disco S5E3) 1:21:47

3M ago1:21:47

1:21:47

When the poem leads an away team to the milk caves on Trill, Culber is way too eager to be inhabited by Jinaal Bix. But while Burnham and Book prove their worthiness in the quarry, Rayner learns Discovery’s crew members are surprisingly verbose. Where is there never any palace intrigue? What’s the first thing you want to do in Wilson Cruz’s body? H…

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Echo Peeper 607s (Disco S5E2) 1:02:12

3M ago1:02:12

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When Michael is left to decide who will take over for Saru as Number One, she makes the startling realization that everyone else is very pro Book Burnham. But when the dirt bike rental owner calls for the 10th time in a row to collect damages, the crew decides they're better off skipping town to chase Moll and L'ak than footing the bill. Doth the B…

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Don't Panic Chaps 56:29

3M ago56:29

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We're un-safely back in Hammer comedy territory for now and making the sort of-most of it with a show that does what it can. Surely Ben will be happier with this than The Ugly Duckling? Is it possible this film mirrors any kind of true life situation? Isn't it about time another Hammer Hero is announced? All will be revealed. “The House Of Hammer T…

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The Post Death Squat (Disco S5E1) 1:21:45

3M ago1:21:45

1:21:45

When Captain Burnham and the Discovery get assigned a red directive mission, she and Captain Rayner don’t quite sync up. But when Book is called in to help with The Chase, they track down the thieves and learn that this season’s MacGuffin was already opened by Fred. Why don’t more parents register for airline chair? What’s required to rent a shield…

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Hard Pipe Hitting Cylon (Pilot Season: Battlestar Galactica Part 2) 1:12:08

3M ago1:12:08

1:12:08

When Galactica is trapped in a Paulson-style nebula, they make a scary as hell jump to get ammunition for the war. But when President Rosalind suggests running instead of fighting the Cylons, Commander Adama is convinced that hope will save what’s left of humanity. Which actor gives two characters for the price of one? What’s the most likely name f…

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My Medusans Are Up Here, Gentlemen (TOS S3E5) 59:25

3M ago59:25

59:25

When the Enterprise beams some mysterious riders aboard, it’s a less than 5-star rating by the time they reach their destination. But when the ugliest person in the room uses Spock as a meat sack, navigating home is easy but escaping space madness requires the help of a beautiful Doctor. What are the options for fixing a bent wick? Who is Scotty Ba…

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The Mummy 1:28:57

3M ago1:28:57

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We're safely back in Hammer Horror territory for now and making the most of it with a bumper show that really does walk like an Egyptian... Cev's your tour guide and this time with a very well known guest. Ben is up to his neck in bandages, Adam appears to be even more cursed than normal and Smokey's rocking out in his corner. “The House Of Hammer …

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Drugstore Godzilla Suit (TOS S1E19) 59:09

3M ago59:09

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When Kirk beams down for a house party on Cestus III, what he finds instead is an aerial bombardment and one very angry outpost survivor. But when the Enterprise gives chase and the Metrons sense violent intent, a broadcast death match is the only suggestion for conflict resolution. Are Spock and McCoy capable of effectively insulting each other? W…

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Reams of Paper Porn (Pilot Season: Battlestar Galactica Part 1) 1:37:39

3M ago1:37:39

1:37:39

When it’s time to make a museum out of the Battlestar Galactica, the ship’s decommissioning ceremony turns into an even busier day for Commander Adama. But when the Cylons magically split the trolly and send it down both tracks, President Rosalind enters into a power struggle with the new leader of the Colonial fleet. What’s the dream move during a…

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In Space Nobody Can Hear Your Leather Squeak (Pilot Season: Andromeda) 1:18:58

4M ago1:18:58

1:18:58

When the Andromeda is betrayed by one of their own, the surviving crew make for the nearest black hole to try and escape. But when Capt Kevin Sorbo is the only survivor salvaged from the singularity, everyone he’s ever known is gone. Did somebody find the keys to Gene Roddenberry secret script cabinet? Do captains get to choose their own ship AIs? …

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The Camp On Blood Island 1:11:45

4M ago1:11:45

1:11:45

Adam and Smokey throw themselves into the wilds of the war with a look at Hammer’s thought-provoking treatise on the darker side of human nature - 1959’s The Camp On Blood Island - fire in the hole!By All The Best Lines

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Yesterday's Enemy 1:16:08

4M ago1:16:08

1:16:08

Adam leads us into the thick, sweaty Burmese jungle where things aren't going too well for nearly all concerned... There are spoilers abound as the powerful piece goes under the House of Hammer microscope. Smokey looks at the staggering critical reaction that paved the way to four BAFTA nominations, Ben examines some ecclesiastical heroism and Cev …

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My Astronaut Diaper Is Super Full (Pilot Season: Farscape) 1:20:37

4M ago1:20:37

1:20:37

When a test pilot’s propulsion experiment takes him much farther than expected, his shock on the other side makes him seem a little dumb. But when his guild of alien adventurers needs a handwritten equation to escape, John Crichton comes through with a rollerball mouse and earns their respect through math. Who was Farscape made for? How do you know…

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The Shoot Scream Years (Pilot Season: Stargate SG-1) 1:29:39

4M ago1:29:39

1:29:39

When a bunch of men in large snake heads suddenly jump out of a relic of alien technology housed deep within Cheyenne Mountain, General Hammond decides to call Richard Dean Anderson with a haircut out of retirement. But when they discover that the gate is less like two cans on a string and more like a touchtone phone, it’s going to take an ensemble…

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The Ugly Duckling 56:02

4M ago56:02

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Sound the Bernard Bresslaw klaxon! One of the most inexplicable leading men in British cinema is back as Hammer take their first stab at the Jekyll and Hyde formula in this 1959 comedy.“Square nothing” Henry Jekyll stumbles across his great great grandfather's recipe for transformation, and uses it to turn into the super-confident Teddy Hide - with…

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David Cronenberg Friendship Bracelet (Pilot Season: Earth Final Conflict) 1:16:33

4M ago1:16:33

1:16:33

When Captain Boone has the worst possible day at work, he’s offered a job by the aliens he doesn’t trust. But when his wife gets Final Destination‘d and his best friend lures him into the resistance, Boone calmly agrees to become a souped-up inside man. What’s the turn-around time on a custom headstone? Do surgeons ever take their tools home? Where…

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Why Does It Smell Like Miracle Grow in Here? (Pilot Season: Sliders) 1:36:33

5M ago1:36:33

1:36:33

When a teen genius spends too much time in his basement making home videos, his ideas about holes are purely theoretical. But once he convinces himself to take the first slide, his experiment becomes a slippery slope of interdimensional tropes. What ever happened to all the aspirational teen spaces from the 80s and 90s? How did DoppelQuinn get so m…

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Ten Seconds to Hell 1:27:25

5M ago1:27:25

1:27:25

Hammer explode onto the screen in their post-war, bomb disposal thriller. Will anyone survive? Is a main character deeply unlikable or just misunderstood? Where does this sit among the classics from Hammer? “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Richard Wells All the links you think you’ll ne…

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Cold Upper Lip (Pilot Season: Space Precinct) 1:11:11

5M ago1:11:11

1:11:11

When Lieutenant Brogan gets shuffled over to Demeter City, it’s all hot dogs and police misconduct while on patrol with Officer Haldane. But when they get an important babysitting assignment for an unusual eyewitness puppet, the DCPD demonstrates its need for additional training. Where do 8-year-old Ben and 8-year-old Adam part ways? What’s the blu…

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Telepathic Pants (Pilot Season: Babylon 5) 1:19:41

5M ago1:19:41

1:19:41

When a very large space station is rotten with ambassadors, the mousse budget is astronomical and the surfaces are very smooth. But when Commander Sinclair defies orders to keep the peace, Londo is the only one who doesn’t believe his nephew’s hostage video. Why isn’t there more science fiction tv? What’s the steel-to-person ratio of Babylon 5? How…

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The Hound Of The Baskervilles 1:11:12

5M ago1:11:12

1:11:12

BOGS! DOGS! FOGS! The Hound of the Baskervilles has it all and that's without mentioning the telescopes, sherry and funny hands. Is The Hound of the Baskervilles a highpoint in Hammer history? “The House Of Hammer Theme” and incidental music - written and produced by Cev Moore Artwork by Richard Wells All the links you think you’ll need & more! htt…

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Plug My Hole, Mommy (Pilot Season: SeaQuest DSV) 1:25:24

5M ago1:25:24

1:25:24

When Admiral Paris cons Brody out of the Caribbean and back onto his own ship, there are fewer majestic shots than you’d expect from Star Trek in the sea. But when a disgraced former captain joins George the Dog in a plot for revenge, only a talking dolphin can save the ship from rebel attack. Who is the Argyle of SeaQuest? What does Darwin keep in…

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The Lost Weekend 1:09:03

6M ago1:09:03

1:09:03

Adam and Smokey are shivering in delight at the prospect of Billy Wilder’s stunning drama ‘The Lost Weekend’. Expect bat gore, pawned coats, and a severe case of the DTs incoming…By All The Best Lines

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A Thousand Things At Once (Patrick Stewart on Bullseye) 1:13:45

6M ago1:13:45

1:13:45

When Jesse Thorn joins Ben and Adam to relive a conversation with P-Stew, the intro runs almost as long as the interview itself. But when foundational SNL sketches differ, the resulting questions go from glib to sincere and Jesse offers up remote pod viewing directly into his adolescence. If NPR is Godzilla, what is PRI? Where do public radio and S…

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I Only Arsked! 51:56

6M ago51:56

51:56

We're back for the first feature episode of 2024, and once more we're taking a look at a 1958 Hammer military comedy with 'I Only Arsked' A small band of soldiers - including Bernard Breslaw (whom Cev takes a detailed look at), Michael Medwin and Charles Hawtrey - are shipped off to the Middle East to help prevent a coup. Naturally, not everything …

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Weaving the Blanket as We're Flying It (with Adam Ragusea) 1:01:27

6M ago1:01:27

1:01:27

When Ben and Adam need to Q their A’s, Adam Ragusea stops by the pod to lend a hand. But when the trio wants Bonita Applebum and instead they get Apples and Bananas, it looks like things may be off to a rocky start. Where has Kevin been hiding all these years? Is it crenellation or castellation? Does Instacart deliver to the D quad? It’s the episod…

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The New Yorker But With Fart Jokes and Dongers (What We Left Behind) 34:50

6M ago34:50

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When Ben and Adam got to see an early preview of the DS9 retrospective in 2019, they sat down to record a bonus episode about everything it brought to light. But with Voyager’s own documentary on the way soon, how will it compare without a Shat or an Ira to center himself in the story. Who was responsible for a prison experiment at the live screeni…

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A New Year Thank You 4:38

6M ago4:38

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To kick off 2024, we just wanted to say a huge thank you to each and every one of you that listens to The House of Hammer.And for anyone who’s considering upgrading to or signing up for the Hidden Room tier, a little snippet of what you could be enjoying... Please note: this was meant to go out at the end of 2023...but we forgot. So we've just re-e…

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A Homage To Hammer 39:24

6M ago39:24

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On behalf of the House Of Hammer podcast, Smokey talks to Adam about his love for that most respected of classic British horror brands!By All The Best Lines

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A Costco Han Solo (with Aaron Waltke) 1:09:23

6M ago1:09:23

1:09:23

When a very important Star Trek person wanders into Ben’s cargo bay, he leaves the handmade gun at home to avoid another encounter with security. But with a 50% hit rate on the backstage rider, “Bowmore 15 or similar” results in something “perfectly drinkable”. How did Waltke Senior inform Rok-Tahk’s mouth? Is Kevin Uxbridge being discussed inside …

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